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One of the city’s oldest names, reborn downtown with a modern sports-bar energy. After retaking its kitchen, Beffa’s leaned into smashburgers and crowd-pleasers—covered by Riverfront Times—while keeping ties to its 19th-century roots.
Historic spot with live music, great happy hour, and friendly service
2700 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Get directions
$10–20
Bakery · Benton Park West
Authentic Mexican bakery with diverse pastries, churros, cakes, & tamales
3 Postcards
Restaurant · Fox
Creative dishes, locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, brunch
Coffee shop · Forest Park Southeast
Locally roasted brews, Whisk bakeshop treats, light lunch
2 Postcards
Restaurant · Central West End
Garden-themed brunch with plant shop, seasonal plates & cocktails
5 Postcards
Seafood restaurant · Fox
Lobster, po' boys, shrimp & raw bar with fishermen photos
Sushi restaurant · Downtown
All-you-can-eat sushi & Japanese eats with great variety
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Art museum · Wydown
World-class museum with art spanning millennia; free admission
Shopping mall · Midtown
Variety of cuisines at local stands plus bars & entertainment
American restaurant · Shaw
Burgers, shakes, homemade ketchup, and Disney movies
Bar · Bevo Mill
Sports bar with pool, darts, and great coffee drinks